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Posted on July 3, 2009 by Ron King | Posted under Food & Drink
Beer Making Kits - Using A Hydrometer
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What Is A Hydrometer? A hydrometer is a device for to determine the density or "specific gravity" of a liquid. You view the hydrometer to see how heavy (the specific gravity) the brewed liquid is compared to everyday water. The heaviness of the brew is determined by how much sugar has been used by the yeast during the fermentation growth. You want to determine what this reading is to realize when your homebrew is precisely fermented. And once this has occurred, you can then bottle the brew and shortly thereafter value drinking what you have prepared. How Do You Understand A Hydrometer? The process is very easy, and doesn't take long to understand. To setup, fill a mason jar (or something similar with appropriate sides) 2/3 full of water. Make sure this water is near to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, place the hydrometer into the water. It will bob up and down for a moment, and then even out. The reading should be 1.000 (or very near to this reading). Once you have verified this reading, take the hydrometer out of the jar and towel it off. After, take another jar and fill it to 2/3 full with your homebrew. Once again, place the hydrometer into the brew, allow it to bob around until balanced out, and discover your new reading. Fermentation is still occurring if the reading is above 1.015, but it is close to finishing when the hydrometer reads between 1.010 and 1.008. That is only for sugar -- honey, malt extracts, and extra brewing ingredients all have slightly unique results. When you're brewing beer, there are a lot of variables you need to account for. That's why it is important for beginners to use beer kits, so that the details have all been worked out for you. To confirm fermentation has finished, take dual readings over 24 hours. If the readings match, your brew is ready to be bottled. If it is still changing, the fermentation process is still going. Advice Always make sure your jars, as well as the hydrometer, are clean and dry prior to activity. If your brew has any foam or bubbles, pour the mixture into a glass, then back into the jar, until they subside. Make certain your hydrometer is not touching the sides of the jar before taking your readings. About The Author: Get your free home brewing guide - with 13 delicious recipes today. Also see our beginners' brewing blog.Copyright 2009 Ron King. You can reprint this article if the resource box is left intact and the links live. |
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